Posts by Emily Adler

Emily Adler (she/her) covers the WNBA at large and college basketball for The IX Basketball, with a focus on player development and the game behind the game.

Stock up, stock down: Biggest WNBA draft risers and fallers

December 28, 2025

Checking in with notable stars and under-the-radar names

Stock up: Which women’s college basketball coaches have impressed the most?

December 21, 2025

Four coaches who’ve exceeded expectations and set their teams up for greater success

Stock down: Which women’s college basketball coaches are on the hot seat?

December 14, 2025

As nonconference play wraps up, which women’s college basketball head coaches are facing some pressure in conference play?

It’s been a baffling few weeks of college basketball

November 22, 2025

From the strangest shot I have ever seen to historically bad losses

Lauren Betts’ development — the good, the bad and the ugly

November 15, 2025

The projected lottery pick is a stellar talent, with one or two seriously limiting flaws

The 2026 WNBA Draft may be the last great class for centers

November 9, 2025

WNBA prospects are getting taller, but playing the post less

The IX Basketball’s 2026 WNBA Draft Board, V1.0

October 14, 2025

The most detailed 2026 WNBA draft resource available outside a team’s actual war room

WNBA Notes: Let’s talk about the future, with New York, Golden State and more

September 20, 2025

Four more teams have concluded their 2025 season, so it is time to check in on their outlooks moving forward

The Next’s 2025 WNBA Awards: Napheesa Collier, Paige Bueckers among winners

September 16, 2025

Collier MVP, Bueckers ROY and much more

WNBA Notes: Let’s talk about the future for teams that missed the playoffs

September 13, 2025

Exploring what the future could hold for the Sparks, Sun, Sky, Mystics and Wings